Pest Control Technician
About The Position
The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, damage, and entry points; determining the type of infestation; applying suitable treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and recommending preventative measures. Technicians communicate pest-control solutions to customers, maintain customer relationships, support sales, and ensure equipment and service vehicles are maintained and operated safely. Work must comply with applicable regulations and safety protocols. The position involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, including confined spaces and areas with animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Company-provided weather gear and training for safely handling workplace conditions are provided. Technicians must wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Requirements
- Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
- High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
- Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
- Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills to follow product-label mixing instructions.
- Ability to perform the stated physical and environmental duties, including working in confined spaces, moving through varied terrain and access routes, and wearing required PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Customer-facing experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
- Apply approved pest-control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
- Educate customers about pest-prevention methods and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
- Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
- Maintain, stock, and ensure pest-control equipment is in good working condition.
- Follow local, state, and federal regulations concerning pest-control products and safety protocols.
- Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.
- Work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, using appropriate safety practices and PPE.
Benefits
- Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
- Training and development programs.
- Vacation days and sick days.
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
- Performance incentives offered in many roles.
- Company-provided service vehicle and gas card, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.
- Company-covered required licenses and certificates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
